20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield

20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield) - obverse20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor Wilhelm I (1871-1888)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1873-1877
Value 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
Currency Mark (1873-1923)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 1.111 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 January 1902
Number
N#
6586
References KM# 5,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
AKS# 8,
Paul Arnold, Harald Küthmann, Dirk Steinhilber; 2022. Großer deutscher Münzkatalog von 1800 bis heute (37th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
J# 5,
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Schön DM# 5,
Gerhard Schön; 2019. Deutscher Münzkatalog 18. Jahrhundert 1700-1806 (5th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Neum# 30
Erich Neumann; 1997. Die Münzen der westpreußischen und baltischen Städte unter polnischer bzw. schwedischer Oberhoheit. Self-published, Cologne, Germany.

Obverse

Imperial eagle, mintmarks below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D D

Engraver: Emil Weigand

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
20
• PFENNIG •

Translation:
German Empire
Pfennig

Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Kullrich

Edge

Reeded

20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield) -  obverse

Mints

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
B Hanover, Germany
C Frankfurt am Main, Germany
D Munich, Germany (1158-date)
E Muldenhütten, Germany (1887-1953)
F Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)
G Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date)
H Darmstadt, Germany
J Hamburgische Münze, Germany (801-date)

Comments

Monetary workshops:
A = Berlin
B = Hannover
C = Frankfurt am Main
D = München
E = Dresden
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
H = Darmstadt
J = Hamburg

The year 1874 G exists with 4 open and with 4 closed:


In the south of the country, these coins had a value of 7 kreuzer, which is why they were also called "Simmerln" (Siebener). Around Cologne, due to their bluish sheen, they were known as "Kningsöjelche" or "Kningsäugelche" (Kaninchenauge).

Compared to other coins with the small eagle, these coins are easy to find in good condition. The reasons are the unpopularity of this type (too small) and the short circulation period.Automatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1873 A Photo 2 157 853 $ 1.70 $ 120 5%
1873 B 664 010 2% less common
1873 C 903 846 2.0% less common
1873 D 1 200 977 $ 7.60 $ 8.60 5%
1873 E 100 0.7% ultra rare
1873 F 449 552 1.7% less common
1873 G 763 067 2% less common
1873 H 54 000 0.8% rare
1874 A 8 829 886 $ 3.60 $ 6.00 $ 9.30 17%
1874 B 9 222 215 $ 4.80 $ 4.80 $ 6.40 14%
1874 C 1 303 197 4%
1874 D 10 086 568 $ 4.30 $ 5.40 13%
1874 E 2 281 041 4%
1874 F 7 222 398 $ 4.20 $ 4.20 10%
1874 G 3 281 267 4% closed 4
1874 G 2% open 4
1874 H 1 841 516 3%
1875 A 9 034 131 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 11%
1875 B 2 768 250 $ 7.90 4%
1875 C 5 938 121 $ 1.90 7%
1875 D 15 031 539 $ 2.80 $ 4.30 $ 6.90 17%
1875 E 1 486 407 4%
1875 F Photo 7 667 766 $ 3.50 $ 8.20 10%
1875 G 3 939 809 $ 4.30 7%
1875 H 1 340 462 2.0% less common
1875 J 3 501 812 $ 3.60 $ 3.60 5%
1876 A 6 959 008 $ 3.20 $ 4.20 $ 5.40 5%
1876 B Photo 5 088 710 $ 0.54 5%
1876 C 5 911 379 $ 3.20 5%
1876 D 14 151 700 $ 4.00 $ 4.70 16%
1876 E 11 648 242 $ 4.60 $ 4.90 7%
1876 F Photo 13 635 166 $ 7.80 7%
1876 G 7 820 200 $ 5.40 $ 140 6%
1876 H 1 432 797 1.3% quite rare
1876 J 10 272 342 $ 5.80 6%
1877 F 700 380 0.9% quite rare

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232343
Lot 64253
Internet Archive
19 Oct 2023 1873 A UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 29 The Kansas Collection of German Coins Showcase Auction 61272
Lot 97333
Internet Archive
29 May 2022 1873 A UNC
(PCGS MS67+)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36301
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1873 A UNC
(PCGS MS66+)
USD 51.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36299
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1873 A UNC
(PCGS MS67+)
USD 120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36300
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1873 A UNC
(PCGS MS67)
USD 89.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232315
Lot 62369
Internet Archive
6 Apr 2023 1874 D UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 104.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232143
Lot 64432
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2021 1875 F UNC
(NGC MS68)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 29 The Kansas Collection of German Coins Showcase Auction 61272
Lot 97334
Internet Archive
29 May 2022 1876 B UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62442
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 1876 F UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232316
Lot 63369
Internet Archive
13 Apr 2023 1876 G UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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